While I was in Israel, American Republican candidates were invited to address the Republican Jewish Coalition in Washington DC. Each of the current 14 candidates was given 30 minutes to discuss US national security issues and foreign policy, particularly the Middle East and US-Israeli relations. It was the best opportunity to date to hear the …
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When will We Say “Enough!”
Having arrived safely back home from almost 2 weeks in Israel, I am faced with the reality that terrorism takes no breaks. While in Israel we heard the horrifying news of the terrorist attack in San Bernardino CA. Because of the busyness of our schedule while there, we did little more than catch tidbits about the …
Hanukkah in Jerusalem
Happy Lord’s Day! Oh friends, what a day to rejoice in all the Lord has done for us! Here in Israel Jews are celebrating Hanukkah. The streets are adorned with menorahs and there is great joy in the city of Jerusalem. It is much like Christmas in terms of lights and God-given cheer, but Hanukkah …
Classmates Father Honored as Righteous Among the Nations
What a week this has been! Not only have I been immersed with 26 others in our studies of antisemitism and the Holocaust, but one of our classmates has had a very special occurrence here in Israel. His father, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, was recognized as the first American soldier (and only the fifth American in …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 